As you know, many cats like to jump on their owners' laps.
This is how cats show love and trust. If your cat does this often, it means that she loves you very much.
However, cats jump onto their owners' laps not only out of love.
Firstly, cats love to sit on their owners' laps simply because it is warm there.
If a cat runs in from the street and jumps into your lap at full speed, it most likely isn’t bored, but simply cold.
Secondly, the cat feels comfortable and safe on the owner's lap, and safety is very important for cats.
A cat may also jump onto its owner's lap out of jealousy to show that he is its property.
Cats can be very jealous and may consider not only other pets, but also the owner’s children as rivals.